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Landes Forest

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What makes this place unique

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The Landes Forest, located in southwestern France, is one of the largest maritime pine forests in Europe.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Forest

The Landes Forest spans vast plains in southwestern France, planted in the 19th century to reclaim swampy lands with maritime pines. Today, it serves as a massive wildlife habitat and timber source. Check the Harita to see how far this forest extends toward the Atlantic coast.

Practical notes before you go

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Leave no trace and follow local park guidelines.

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